Getting Around

Transportation in Kitsap: what you need to know

Easy ways to get around Kitsap County

Wondering about transportation in Kitsap? You’ve got options. Kitsap Transit offers reliable service across towns and to ferry terminals. Rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft operate countywide. Many cities also offer walkable downtowns and bike-friendly streets.

Buses in Kitsap County

Buses in Kitsap are clean, on time, and perfect for getting from place to place without a car. Whether you're heading to a waterfront café or catching a ferry to Seattle, Kitsap Transit has you covered.

Get routes and fares:

 Kitsap Transit Website

Kitsap Transit Bus
Kitsap Transit bus *

Kitsap rideshare options

You’ll find solid Kitsap rideshare options throughout the county. Uber and Lyft work well in Bremerton, Bainbridge, Poulsbo, and Silverdale. Want to go greener? Try bike rentals in Bainbridge or e-scooters in select areas.

Kitsap Fast Ferry
Kitsap Fast Ferry *

Getting around Bremerton and beyond

Getting around Bremerton is easy by foot, bus, or rideshare. From the ferry dock, you can walk to Quincy Square, explore shops and restaurants, or catch a ride to nearby towns. Bremerton is also home to the Fan Zone and serves as a central hub for many visitors.

Bremerton Transportation Center
Bremerton Transportation Center *

* Images courtesy of Kitsap Transit

Questions about getting around in Kitsap County

Kitsap Transit operates a range of services across the county:

  • Routed buses that serve Bainbridge Island, Bremerton, Silverdale, Port Orchard, Poulsbo, Kingston, Suquamish and other communities.
  • Passenger-only ferries connecting Bremerton ↔ Port Orchard & Annapolis.
  • Fast ferry commuter routes connecting Kitsap with Seattle from Bremerton, Southworth, and Kingston.
  • On‑demand and dial‑a‑ride services, and Worker/Driver & Vanpool options for commuters.

Several tools make navigating transit easier:

  • Kitsap Transit Tracker shows real‑time bus locations, estimated arrivals, route stops.
  • Kitsap Transit “Find a Stop”, system maps & PDFs by region (North, Central, South Kitsap).
  • ORCA Card for fare payments across buses, ferries and transit in the region.

Yes. Kitsap Transit provides several special and supplemental services:

  • ACCESS: door‑to‑door/curb‑to‑curb service for those with disabilities or mobility challenges.
  • Worker/Driver & Vanpool services for commuters working at large employers or specific facilities.
  • On‑demand or dial‑a‑ride transit in certain areas for lower‑density neighborhoods.